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2016 Notable Arrivals
Imperiled Species
From birds to anteaters to gorillas,
34 species call Tropic World home, in Tropic World
23 of them endangered and therefore part
of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) of the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Our participation in SSPs helps ensure that
species such as orangutans do not vanish.
We also inform guests how they can help ACQUISITIONS
2 Black-crested
protect endangered species—for example, mangabeys
by encouraging them to choose products 20 Red-cheeked
made with sustainably harvested palm oil 1 Hoffman’s cordon bleu
to safeguard orangutans’ fragile habitat. two-toed sloth finches
In 1992, we launched the SSP for
Goeldi’s monkeys, resulting in the birth of
some 400 individuals. Today, we manage
breeding for every Goeldi’s monkey in 1 Pygmy
North American zoos and know more about loris
this species than any other institution. 3 Squirrel
monkeys 4 Blue-crowned
Elevated Animal Care
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Our reach in the area of animal welfare
extends far beyond Tropic World, 1 Angolan
helping to inform husbandry, maternal colobus
care, enrichment, nutrition, and
other caregiving practices in zoos and 2 Red-tailed
guenons
rehabilitation centers across the globe.
Examples in the exhibit abound. We BIRTHS 1 Orangutan
are among an elite group of zoos that have
successfully housed and cared for four 1 Giant 2 Blue-bellied
generations of western lowland gorillas. Plus, anteater rollers
our reputation for orangutan care prompted 4 Violaceous
AZA to recommend Brookfield Zoo as the turacos
new home for orphaned Kecil in 2014.
We are also recognized leaders in
“enrichment,” tools and techniques that keep Staff Participation in Primate
the animals engaged, active, and intellectually
stimulated. An ingeniously crafted stump Species Survival Plans
and log filled with treats invite gorillas
to forage. Asian small-clawed otters are NUTRITIONIST VETERINARY HUSBANDRY STUDBOOK SPECIES
ADVISOR ADVISOR ADVISOR KEEPER COORDINATOR ADVISOR MEMBER
surprised when fish arrive unexpectedly. For
these reasons and many more, other zoos seek Goeldi’s
our knowledge about enriching animals’ lives. Monkey
Another enrichment and nutritionial
first is our ComEd browse program, which Angolan Colobus
provides the animals with trimmed twigs
Geoffroy’s Marmoset
and branches (collectively called browse)
that leaf eaters enjoy as tasty natural
Western Lowland Gorilla
treats and others use as tools or toys.
Orangutan

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